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OpenAI delays ChatGPT adult mode to prioritise core improvements. The company aims to enhance intelligence, personalisation, and user experience, postponing adult mode to focus on broader user benefits and regulatory compliance.
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West Yorkshire unveils employer support drive to close disability employment gap. A new employer training and support package aims to help businesses recruit and retain people with health conditions or disabilities, as regional leaders seek to boost productivity, reduce economic inactivity, and widen access to work.
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Currency volatility is rising, forcing businesses to rethink FX risk. Thanim Islam, Head of FX Analysis at Equals Money, explains how structured hedging, scenario planning, and faster treasury decisions can help companies protect margins as sterling and global interest-rate paths diverge.
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Most UK entrepreneurs launch ventures without a formal business plan. New research from Adobe Express suggests entrepreneurial ambition remains high across the UK, but structured planning is far less common — with only a small minority of prospective founders developing a detailed roadmap before launching a venture.
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Rainy commutes subtly reshape how workers approach office attendance decisions. New UK survey data suggests wet weather influences motivation, commuting decisions, and workplace expectations, as employees weigh the effort of travelling against the appeal of comfortable, well-designed offices.
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Insights launches Microsoft Teams personality insights meeting integration tool today. New Teams app embeds Insights Discovery personality intelligence into everyday workplace meetings.
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Women in business are gaining ground across the UK economy. Progress in leadership and representation is becoming easier to see, even as obstacles around pay, capital, and care remain. For employers and investors alike, the strongest case for backing women now rests as much in performance as principle.
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Women want stronger mentoring and coaching support across the workforce. New UK research suggests many women want both mentoring and coaching opportunities throughout their careers, while also showing growing interest in flexible retirement models such as micro-retirement and part-time work after leaving full-time employment.
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CloudPay launches new global payroll control platform for enterprise teams. The company says CloudPay Navigator gives payroll teams a unified operating environment with real-time oversight of global payroll and payments, replacing fragmented batch-processing systems with automation and AI-driven insights.
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Civil engineering supplier Wrekin grows despite downturn in UK construction. The Lichfield-based manufacturer reported a 12% increase in turnover during 2025, supported by infrastructure contracts and productivity gains across its workforce, even as UK housebuilding fell roughly 8% amid high interest rates and inflation.